The Institute of Economic Affairs is commissioning lifestyle economics papers as part of its research output in 2019. Our lifestyle … Continue reading “The IEA issues call for original research proposals”

Since his election, Pope Francis has made a number of controversial statements about market economies, globalisation and inequality which have … Continue reading “The Future of Catholic social teaching – Edward Hadas”

Just recently, California recognised Bitcoin and other digital currencies as valid forms of payment, and Bitcoin prices surged on this … Continue reading “Bitcoin: The Flipside of Money”

How is it that so many major, government-sponsored projects can lose so much money? As this short interview makes clear, … Continue reading “David Myddelton: They Meant Well”

A recent IEA student/teachers’ workshop featured sessions led by Dr Mark Pennington on “Environmentalists: Nice but Wrong?”; Dr Stephen Davies … Continue reading “Environmentalists: Nice But Wrong?”

Speakers: Neil Goulden, Chairman, Association of British Bookmakers Anthony Jennens, Chairman, Gamcare Christopher Snowdon, Head of the IEA Lifestyle Economics … Continue reading “Rise of the machines: Are fixed odds betting terminals the new crack cocaine?”

The book launch for the new IEA co-published book by Nobel Laureate Prof Ronald Coase and Ning Wang. Speakers include: … Continue reading “How China Became Capitalist”

An evening panel discussion at the IEA, featuring: Prof Philip Booth, Editorial Director, IEA (chair) Jesse Norman, Conservative MP for … Continue reading “Well-being and the role of government – can government policy make us happier?”

An evening panel discussion on the government’s proposed High Speed rail line, linking London and Birmingham and, in phase two, … Continue reading “High Speed 2: the next government project disaster?”